The International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP), through funding from the U.S. Department of State International Bureau of Narcotics and Law Enforcement (INL), Office of Criminal Justice Assistance and Partnership, is in the midst of the pilot rotation of the International Police Education and Training Program (IPET).

IPET aims to increase the capabilities of international senior police officials and police organizations; encourage effective and mutually beneficial relations between U.S. and international police organizations; and provide current and future international police leaders with broad theoretical and practical exposure to state-of-the-art policing concepts, practices, technology, and trends. In addition, the program facilitates the development of professional and personal relationships among international and U.S. police officers to assist in the exchange of information. During the pilot program, participants have the opportunity to work alongside U.S. officers from the Fairfax County Police Department (FCPD) as well as academics from American University (AU) and subject matter experts from IACP. Participants also observe the interaction of police personnel with the community.